42, Firs Lane
42, Firs Lane
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 42, Firs Lane, Folkestone is a mid-century leasehold apartment with 398 ft2 of internal area.
Apartments of this size in this area normally have 1 bedroom.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 42, Firs Lane, Folkestone is £143,927 and the estimated rental value is £683 per month.
Firs Lane, Folkestone, CT19 is located in the borough of Folkestone and Hythe within the CT19 postal district.
Our Data Sources
42, Firs Lane, Folkestone has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in February 2013 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2022.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 42, Firs Lane, Folkestone is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £151,123 and a rental value of £717 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £133,852 and a rental value of £635 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 42, Firs Lane, Folkestone has decreased by £6,317 (4.4%), while its estimated rental value has grown by £14 per month (2.1%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 5.7%.
Energy Efficiency
42, Firs Lane, Folkestone has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 03 Aug 2022.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 42, Firs Lane, Folkestone was last sold on 8th February 2013 for £95,000 and was recorded as a leasehold flat.
The property has had 3 sales since 1995.
Since February 2013, the market for similar properties has risen by 31.2%.
- Sold Feb 2013£95,000
- Sold May 2007£112,000
- Sold Jul 1996£34,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 42, Firs Lane, Folkestone within a radius of 620 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 95, Firs Lane, Folkestone, CT19 4QF, a leasehold flat which sold for £158,000 on the 26th October 2022.
Read more about house prices in CT19.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Firs Lane, Folkestone, CT19 has a total of 104 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 42, Firs Lane, Folkestone is the 101st largest and the 84th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £143k less expensive than the average property in CT19.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mHarcourt Primary School
- 600mCheriton Primary School
- 600mAll Soul's Church of England Primary School
- 900mTurner Free School
- 1.6kmThe Harvey Grammar School
- 2.0kmThe Folkestone School for Girls
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 42, Firs Lane, Folkestone is Folkestone West station, which is 1.5 kilometres away.
- 1.5kmFolkestone West
- 2.6kmFolkestone Central
- 4.8kmSandling
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
